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Two Weeks in Japan: A Super Efficient Itinerary for 2024

This ambitious (and effective) itinerary for 2 weeks in Japan is perfect for cherry blossom season (or any season!), and mixes classic experiences with off-beat adventures! See how to visit 12 cities in 14 days without breaking a sweat....

20 Feb 2019
travel

Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival: A 2,500-tree Wonderland

Few Western visitors ever experience northern Japan, but Hirosaki's immense Castle Park bursting with blossoms, bridges, and moats is an unbeatable reason to come north during Cherry Blossom Season. It's even illuminated at night. Come see for yourself!...

9 Jan 2017
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Ultimate Guide to Viewing Cherry Blossoms in Japan

Catching a glimpse of sakura in Japan is more than a matter of timing and luck. When and where to see cherry blossoms all throughout Spring!...

3 Dec 2016
travel, food

Sake to me! A beginner's guide to sake.

Enjoying sake in Japan isn't rocket science, but there are a couple of things you need to know to "do it right"....

15 May 2016
travel, food

14 Street Foods and Regional Dishes You MUST Try in Japan

The delicious, unique, and sometimes strange regional dishes and street foods of Japan that you simply won't find anywhere else....

7 May 2016

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